F 350 2WD Pickup V8-460 7.5L VIN G EFI (1997)
REMOVAL
1. Raise the front of the vehicle and place safety stands under the frame and a jack under the axle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Disconnect the front shock absorber from the lower bracket.
4. Remove the spring upper retainer bolts or screws from the top of the spring upper seat, and remove the retainer.
5. Remove spring lower retainer nut to lower seat and front spring insulator and axle. Remove the retainer.
INSTALLATION
1.Install the front coil spring and slowly raise the axle.
2. Position the spring lower retainer over the stud, front spring insulator and seat. Install nut.
3. Position the upper retainer over the front coil spring and against the spring upper seat. Install screw.
4. Tighten the upper retainer nut and lower retainer nut to specifications as follows:
upper retainer: 17-23 Nm (13-17 ft. lbs.)
lower retainer: 112-152 Nm (83-112 ft. lbs.)
5. Connect the front shock absorber to the lower bracket. Install the lower bolt with the head toward the tire and tighten the nut to 60-80 Nm (44-59
ft. lbs.).
6. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Remove the jack and safety stands and lower the vehicle.